Three schoolchildren aged between 7 and 13 were yesterday afternoon struck and killed by a Toyota Fortuner which veered off the road and hit them as they crossed the road at the two-kilometre stake along Christmas Pass Shamu Road in Mutare.
A fourth student was injured in the accident, which occurred around 3 p.m.
The dead were identified as Blessing Chisaria (nine), Sylvian Mapunde (13), and Strive Mapunde (seven) all from Grange, Toronto (Chirochango plot).
The bodies were taken to Victoria Chitepo Regional Hospital mortuary for autopsy while the injured schoolboy was admitted to the same hospital.
National Police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, said the car veered off the road to the left.
“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reiterates that motorists must be alert and vigilant and adhere to stipulated speed limits to protect lives,” he said. “Above all, we call on drivers to adhere to the rules and regulations of the road to reduce road accidents.” Announce
